Cyient (Estd: 1991, NSE: CYIENT) is a global digital engineering and technology company. It delivers services and solutions to a diversified base of over 300 customers, including 29 Fortune 500 companies, across multiple industries. Cyient operates in 23 jurisdictions globally and its legal team provides support across the globe.

The role

Cyient is looking for its next Legal Counsel to work in the General Corporate & Compliance function across regions. The position is located in the Madhapur office at Hyderabad and reports to the Senior Counsel - Legal & Compliance. The designation is Associate.

Working under direct supervision, the counsel advises the company on less complex legal aspects such as trade and commercial matters, foreign investment, technology transfer, labor and corporate issues, follows established procedures and assists in a variety of assigned legal projects. The counsel also liaises with external functional or operational area specialists as required and prepares or reviews materials for compliance. The team describes itself as a dynamic, friendly and down to earth bunch of lawyers and wants an enthusiastic self-starter who can work as a team player and communicate exceptionally well.

Main responsibilities

Perform a variety of legal activities in accordance with the established standards of the legal profession to protect the organization's reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
Provide legal advice within the area of expertise to functional or operational area managers so that their activities, policies, business practices and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
Analyse and interpret case law, court reports, and proposed and existing laws and regulations to prepare technical reports on how they affect the organization's operations.
Prepare legal contracts, letters of agreement and other documents on trade, commercial, financial and operational matters (for example loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures and employment contracts).
Review and approve public statements from a legal standpoint to identify, anticipate and mitigate legal risks.
Prepare or review contracts, letters of agreement and other documents to ensure legal compliance.

Who can apply

In-house lawyer with 4+ years PQE.
Preference shall be given to candidates from an IT background.

Skills expected

Conducting regulatory research on compliance subjects and working on HR policies on legal aspects of the same.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well independently as well as in a cross-functional team and to build rapport and trust with internal clients.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate time zones around the world.
A positive outlook and ability to work well with peers.